Posted: April 21, 2022
This is a great article I am sharing from WebMD
If your child is overweight, chances are you want to help him get healthy. But sometimes that means ignoring popular diet advice. Often, what works for adults may not be best for kids.
“Children have their own set of nutritional needs for healthy growth and development,” says Tamara Melton, a dietitian, and instructor at Georgia State University.
Posted: April 20, 2022
I took a photo of one of our classes.
What do you see?
As an instructor, I see at least 17 things wrong…
Posted: April 20, 2022
Perseverance is a word you often hear at our Martial Arts Academy, but do you really know what it means? This important word should be a part of your vocabulary, as well as your everyday life. Here's a closer look at perseverance, what it is, and how you can get it.
Perseverance - What is It?
First, it's important to understand the definition of perseverance. Perseverance is a personal quality that allows an individual to keep working to accomplish something, even if that becomes extremely difficult. This quality or characteristic also includes patience, hard work, commitment, and endurance. It involves repeatedly working at something. When you persevere, you never give up or quit, even if you really want to.
Posted: April 19, 2022
Teaching your child discipline is essential and children who are four years old are not too young to begin learning some basic lessons on this topic. Unfortunately, many parents think that discipline means punishment when it comes to their children. To teach your child discipline, it is important to understand what it is, as well as what it is not. Here is a closer look at discipline, tips for teaching discipline to your four-year-old, and a look at how martial arts training can help.
Discipline - What is It?
First, what is discipline in relation to your four-year-old? Discipline deals with helping your child get along with others, teaching him to behave properly, and letting your child learn from mistakes. Discipline also involves teaching your child to listen and to consider the consequences of their actions. The actual definition of discipline is, "training expected to produce a specific pattern of behavior." However, this concept has to be used in relation to the level of your child.
Posted: April 19, 2022
Signs Your Child May be a Target of Bullies
• Your child comes home missing things or his property has been damaged. • Has injuries he can’t or doesn’t want to explain. • Has no interaction with other kids after school.